MUSKEGON AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

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JOB TITLE: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Consultant

CLASSIFICATION: Professional

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education Instruction and Compliance

SUPERVISES: Not applicable

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
All candidates must apply online at www.muskegonisd.org/jobs/.

TERMS:
This position is a 225 total paid days position offering full family medical, dental, and vision benefits. Dental, vision, and life insurance are paid by the district at no cost to the employee. Personal business days, holidays, and sick time paid. Retirement through the Office of Retirement Services (Pension Plus or Defined Contribution).

SALARY RANGE:
This position is on the V2 Scale, $82281.42 - $108349.74 per year.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION:

Employees in this position work with area education staff to support students with ASD (preschool -12^th currently). Resources, consultation, professional development and assessment may be provided.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a Master's degree or better in Special Education.
Possession of a valid Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement in ASD or eligible for a temporary approval.
Evidence of MDE approval as a Teacher Consultant or ability to gain approval.
Five or more years’ successful experience as a special education classroom teacher.
No physical or mental restrictions that would, with reasonable accommodation, prevent performance of the essential job functions and responsibilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Familiarity with current trends and issues in special education programs and services.
Possession of solid organizational and planning skills.
Skills in group leadership and facilitation.
Ability to utilize computer systems and related technology for instructional applications.
Ability to utilize computer technology for reports and budgets, communication and presentations.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team of general and special education consultants.
Ability to review and synthesize research that impacts instruction for students with disabilities.
Ability to analyze current law, rules, initiatives and to recognize their implications on the role of the special education consultant.
Qualified as an EPLI START Trainer.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES: A MAISD Instructional Employee Skillfully Demonstrates . . .

● Understanding the Organization:

○ Serves as a strategic partner to build, grow and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders

● Building Collaborative Relationships:

○ Finds common ground and drives to consensus

○ Takes a proactive approach to relate, build and maintain rapport with stakeholders

○ Understands interpersonal and group dynamics and responds in an effective manner

● Making Complex Decisions:

○ Is respected by others for displaying student-focused decisions

○ Takes a proactive approach as an effective liaison between multiple and diverse stakeholders

● Taking Initiative:oIdentifies and seizes new opportunities with a student focus

○ Adapts quickly to changing resource requirements

● Being Authentic:

○ Provides direct and actionable feedback

○ Shows consistency between words and actions

● Being Flexible and Adaptable:

○ Remains calm and productive in uncertain situations

○ Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provides coaching and consultation to area education personnel in matters pertaining to ASD and evidence based practices
Provides inservice training to teachers, professionals, and others regarding ASD and instructional best practices for students with ASD.
Acts as a resource to area education personnel regarding ASD.
Communicates regularly with local school district and ISD special education administrators, as well as representatives from the GVSU START Project.
Facilitates the sharing of research implications with district staff, especially those pertaining to ASD and instructional best practices.
Works as a member of a multi-disciplinary evaluation team to assist in the assessment of the eligibility and educational needs of persons suspected of having ASD.
Establishes and maintains contact with school staff, parents, guardians, and caregivers, as needed, to support students with ASD.
Serves on Regional Collaborative Network (RCN) Board per GVSU’s START Project.
Works in collaboration with other consultants at the ISD as necessary.
Plans and manages budgets for position and professional development.
Actively engages in keeping up-to-date with current research and best practices in the area of ASD, behavior management, positive behavior support and applied behavior analysis.
Participates in Department and ISD meetings.
Completes MAISD reports and professional development requirements.
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Most work is performed in classrooms, conference rooms, or a general office environment.

TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS:

Frequent local travel is required and occasional travel within the State may be necessary, as well.

PAY STRUCTURE:

This position is on Grade V2 of the MAISD salary scales.

It is the policy of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District that no staff member, candidate for employment, program participant, or recipient of services shall experience discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity) disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively "Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries related to issues of discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to the Director for Special Education at (231) 767-7249. All other discrimination inquiries or requests for special accommodations to participate in a program, event, or activity should be directed to the Associate Superintendent for Human Services at (231) 767-7213.